History

Ripley Karate Club was formed in 1980 when Ripley Leisure Centre was first opened. It was started
by Gareth Morgan and Trevor Bradford, who ran it for a few months then decided to move on. This left
Mick Ryde (who was only a green belt at the time!) to run and to develop the club. Since then, it has
developed into one of the most successful clubs in the Aiwakai federation and one of the largest martial
arts clubs in the region.